Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival
You'll arrive whenever works for you and head to the hotel for a quick welcome meeting. After that, there's an optional group dinner at the hotel restaurant if you want to meet other travelers and your CEO.
Included Activities
- Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Optional Activities
- Group Dinner at Hotel Restaurant
- Day 2
Great Rift Valley to Maasai Mara
The route takes you through the Great Rift Valley on the way to Maasai Mara Reserve. You'll board a safari vehicle early in the morning, then head out for an afternoon wildlife drive in one of Kenya's top safari destinations.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Maasai Mara Wildlife Safari Drive
Landmarks/POIs Great Rift Valley Maasai Mara National Reserve - Day 3
Maasai Mara
You'll spend the morning on another wildlife spotting safari in the Maasai Mara. The afternoon is yours to relax and rest back at camp.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Maasai Mara Wildlife Safari Drive
Optional Activities
- Maasai Mara Balloon Safari (140USD per person)
Landmarks/POIs Maasai Mara National Reserve - Day 4
Maasai Mara to Lake Nakuru
After an early departure from camp in your 4x4 safari vehicle, you'll meet up with the group at Café Ubuntu for a 3-course farm-to-table lunch. From there, you'll head out for another afternoon wildlife drive around the area.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (3-Course Farm-to-Table Lunch at Café Ubuntu), Dinner
Included Activities
- Lake Nakuru Wildlife Safari Drive
- Café Ubuntu 3-Course Farm-to-Table Lunch
Landmarks/POIs Lake Nakuru National Park Café Ubuntu - Day 5
Lake Nakuru to Eldoret
The morning starts with a safari drive near Lake Nakuru where you'll look for more wildlife. Later you'll travel onward to Eldoret.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Lake Nakuru Wildlife Safari Drive
Landmarks/POIs Lake Nakuru National Park - Day 6
Kenya to Uganda Border Crossing
You'll cross into Uganda and travel toward Kampala, the country's capital. You'll arrive in the late afternoon and settle in for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Border Crossing (Kenya - Uganda)
Landmarks/POIs Kampala - Day 7
Kampala to Lake Bunyonyi
During the drive from Kampala to Lake Bunyonyi, you'll cross the equator. Once you arrive, you'll have free time to check out the area and can swim in the lake if you'd like.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Swimming
- Canoe Rental (10USD per person)
- Nature Walk (5USD per person)
- Motorboat Tour of Lake Bunyonyi (40USD per person)
- Bird Watching Walk (10USD per person)
Landmarks/POIs Lake Bunyonyi - Day 8
Mountain Gorilla Trek
You'll head into Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for a mountain gorilla trek. A park ranger will guide you through volcanic jungle forests as you search for these gorillas in the wild. Be ready for a challenging hike that can vary in length and how difficult it is.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Mountain Gorilla Trek
Landmarks/POIs Bwindi Impenetrable National Park - Day 9
Lake Bunyonyi
The whole day at Lake Bunyonyi is free for you to do what you want. Options include swimming, hiking, canoeing, bird watching, or taking a motorboat tour. By evening, the group comes together at the lodge to relax. Note: Some group members might do the gorilla trek today if they didn't go on Day 8.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Swimming
- Canoe Rental (10USD per person)
- Nature Walk (5USD per person)
- Motorboat Tour of Lake Bunyonyi (40USD per person)
- Bird Watching Walk (10USD per person)
Landmarks/POIs Lake Bunyonyi - Day 10
Lake Bunyonyi to Kalinzu Forest Reserve
You'll drive through the Ugandan countryside toward Kalinzu Forest Reserve in the northern part of the country. The reserve sits next to Queen Elizabeth National Park and has different landscapes for watching wildlife. The afternoon is yours to do as you please.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Boat Cruise (40USD per person)
Landmarks/POIs Kalinzu Forest Reserve Queen Elizabeth National Park - Day 11
Kalinzu Forest Reserve to Lake Mburo
You'll get an early start for a chimpanzee tracking tour in Kalinzu Forest with a ranger. After that, you'll visit a tea plantation and then head to Lake Mburo. You can either book an afternoon boat cruise or take a walk and explore the local area on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Chimpanzee Tracking Excursion
- Tea Plantation Visit
Optional Activities
- Lake Mburo Boat Safari (30USD per person)
- Nature Walk (25USD per person)
Landmarks/POIs Kalinzu Forest Reserve Lake Mburo - Day 12
Lake Mburo to Jinja
You'll cross the equator again heading back to Uganda, one of the few places where you can do this on land. The group will stop for lunch at AidChild Café & Gallery, then continue on to Jinja, arriving in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- AidChild Cafe & Gallery
Landmarks/POIs AidChild Cafe & Gallery - Day 13
Jinja
Your schedule in Jinja is completely open. You can explore the city on your own or hang out with other travelers. There's a good range of outdoor and adventure activities to choose from if you want to do something.
Optional Activities
- Nile River Sunset Cruise (30USD per person)
- Quad Biking (105USD per person)
- Nile River Kayaking (140-160USD per person)
- Bungee Jumping (145USD per person)
- Jinja River Rafting (140USD per person)
- Mabira Forest Mountain Biking (55USD per person)
Landmarks/POIs Jinja - Day 14
Uganda to Kenya Border Crossing
This is mostly a travel day between Uganda and Kenya, so it's a chance to catch up on sleep. You'll arrive at the campsite near Eldoret in the evening and spend the night camping under the stars.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Border Crossing (Uganda - Kenya)
- Day 15
Eldoret to Nairobi
You'll travel through Kenyan countryside on the way to Nairobi. Along the way, you can watch the scenery, listen to music, take naps, or chat with your group. Lunch and dinner stops happen at your own expense.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Bomas of Kenya Tour (120USD per person)
- The Carnivore Restaurant (130USD per person)
- National Museum (53-3USD per person)
- Karen Blixen Museum (34-75USD per person)
- Railway Museum (6-34USD per person)
Landmarks/POIs Nairobi - Day 16
Kenya to Tanzania Border Crossing
You'll take a public shuttle through the semi-arid lands where the Maasai people live and cross into Tanzania. Keep an eye out for Mount Kilimanjaro in the distance. You'll arrive in Arusha in the evening. Lunch and dinner are at your own cost.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Border Crossing (Kenya - Tanzania)
Landmarks/POIs Mount Kilimanjaro - Day 17
Arusha to Serengeti National Park
You're heading to the Serengeti, one of Africa's most famous national parks. Traveling from Arusha, you'll begin a 3-day, 2-night safari excursion in a specialized 7-seat 4x4 vehicle with your first wildlife drive through the park.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Serengeti National Park Safari
Landmarks/POIs Serengeti National Park - Day 18
Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
After a final morning safari in the Serengeti, you'll continue to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, which is known for great wildlife viewing. You'll set up camp near the crater rim in the late afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Serengeti National Park Safari
Optional Activities
- Serengeti Balloon Safari
Landmarks/POIs Serengeti National Park Ngorongoro Conservation Area - Day 19
Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha
You'll descend to the crater floor for one last safari surrounded by steep walls. After that, you'll drive back to Arusha in your 4x4 vehicles. There's a stop in Mto wa Mbu for a cultural walk through this rural town, and you'll share a traditional lunch with local community members.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional Lunch with Local Community)
Included Activities
- Ngorongoro Crater Wildlife Safari Drive
- Mto wa Mbu Community Visit and Lunch
Landmarks/POIs Ngorongoro Crater Mto wa Mbu - Day 20
Arusha to Dar es Salaam
You'll leave Arusha early in a private vehicle headed toward Dar es Salaam. Watch the Tanzanian countryside roll by and look for glimpses of the Indian Ocean. You'll spend the night in this port town before heading to Zanzibar's island beaches.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Zanzibar Express
Landmarks/POIs Dar es Salaam Indian Ocean - Day 21
Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar
You'll catch the morning ferry to Zanzibar's island beaches. After arriving, you'll have the rest of the day to enjoy the sandy shores and relax. Later, your CEO will take you on an orientation walk through Stone Town.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Stone Town Orientation Walk
Optional Activities
- Swimming
Landmarks/POIs Stone Town Zanzibar - Day 22
Stone Town to Jambiani
You'll explore Zanzibar's center on your own, wandering the narrow streets and checking out the squares. You can try food from street vendors if you'd like. The group will then travel to Jambiani on the other side of the island for the next few days.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Stone Town Walking Tour (15USD per person)
- Christ Church Cathedral & Old Slave Market (5USD per person)
- Sultan's Palace Museum (3USD per person)
Landmarks/POIs Stone Town Jambiani - Day 23
Jambiani
You have a free day in this East African cultural hub. You can go diving, try snorkeling, take a sailing trip, or simply hang out on the beach and listen to the waves. It's completely up to you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Swimming
- Jozani Forest Tour (36-160USD per person)
Landmarks/POIs Jambiani Jozani Forest - Day 24
Departure
You'll travel back to Stone Town from the opposite side of the island. The tour wraps up in the late morning when you arrive.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Departure Day
Landmarks/POIs Stone Town
